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Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Tromethamine
US United States (FDA)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water ———
2 Glycerin ———
3 Butylene Glycol ———
4 Niacinamide ———
5 Tranexamic Acid ———
6 1,2-Hexanediol ———
7 Methylpropanediol ———
8 Vinyl Dimethicone ———
9 Glycereth-26 ———
10 Isononyl Isononanoate ———
11 Propanediol ———
12 Cetearyl Olivate ———
13 Sorbitan Olivate ———
14 Polysorbate 20 ———
15 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
16 Isohexadecane ———
17 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
18 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer ———
19 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
20 Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract ———
21 Polysorbate 80 ———
22 Disodium EDTA ———
23 Carbomer ———
24 Sorbitan Oleate ———
25 Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract ———
26 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
27 Sorbitan Isostearate ———
28 Polysorbate 60 ———
29 Bisabolol ———
30 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
31 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Celimax official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Tranexamic Acid, Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Bisabolol
TW Taiwan None found Tranexamic Acid
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Tromethamine

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Recalls & alerts for Celimax

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Tromethamine). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine, Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Does Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid. In total 31 ingredients are listed.

Has Celimax had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 1 official record linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from April 2026 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Celimax official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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